Fragrance comparison

Amygdala vs Velvet Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Amygdala

Mendittorosa

4.1890 votes

Rank #12,684 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velvet Edition

Bershka

4.3611 votes

Rank #42,327 CoffeeWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amygdala
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Velvet Edition
Choose it for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amygdala2/5

Velvet Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amygdala
Sillage & projection: Velvet Edition
Value for money: Velvet Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amygdala

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmygdalaMendittorosa

Velvet EditionBershka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

Category winnerVelvet EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

90 votes

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAmygdala

SillageVelvet Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVelvet EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

coffee100%

white floral88%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

citrus42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Jasmine SambacGuaiac WoodIran GalbanumYlang-YlangCoffeeCeylon CinnamonOrange BlossomPink PepperLabdanumVioletVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CoffeePink PepperOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall82

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex45

Women49

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,684

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmygdalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendittorosa Amygdala hits skin with a sharp, medicinal burst of Iran galbanum, crushed coffee beans, and bitter pink pepper. Within minutes, the harsh green entry softens into an oily heart of jasmine sambac, yellow ylang-ylang, and almond. Dark gaiac wood and vetiver anchor the base, providing a dry, shadowy foundat…

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Velvet Edition by Bershka presents a cozy oriental floral composition that hinges on a prominent coffee note. It is an affordable pick for those who enjoy warm, spicy scents during cooler months or crisp autumn evenings. The blend focuses on a sweet, aromatic profile that feels approachable and casual for daily wear, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amygdala or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Amygdala is rated 4.18/5 from 90 votes; Velvet Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Amygdala for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Velvet Edition for a coffee and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amygdala or Velvet Edition?

They last about the same: Amygdala 69/100, Velvet Edition 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amygdala or Velvet Edition?

Velvet Edition projects furthest (Velvet Edition 71/100, Amygdala 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amygdala and Velvet Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper.